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UN chief hails 'successful' end of review of programme of action for illicit small arms trade

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General Assembly meeting highlights need to end nuclear testing for a safer world

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A participant looks over the programme of the General Assembly's informal meeting on the International Day...

China to Clinton: No Question of Sovereignty Over South China Sea

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South China Sea Dispute Map

UN calls for action to reduce health and environmental risks posed by use of chemicals

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Chemical 'intensification' of economies in developing countries means greater risk of exposure to hazardous substances.